Best Italian Restaurants in Bilbao
Curated guide featuring 7 outstanding restaurants, all rated 4.5+ stars
Who knew that some of the most memorable Italian meals in Spain would happen in a Basque industrial city? Bilbao's Italian restaurant scene is a delightful surprise that goes far beyond your typical tourist traps. Here, passionate Italian chefs and local culinary artists have created something special – authentic trattorias serving handmade pasta alongside innovative pizzerias that would make Naples proud. The city's love affair with quality ingredients and bold flavors translates perfectly to Italian cuisine, resulting in restaurants where the prosciutto is paper-thin, the mozzarella stretches just right, and every bite transports you straight to the Mediterranean.
This guide showcases 10 exceptional Italian restaurants that have earned their stripes through consistently outstanding food and service. Each spot boasts ratings of 4.5 stars or higher, with an impressive collective average of 4.6 stars from thousands of diners. From intimate pasta bars tucked into historic neighborhoods to buzzing pizzerias where the ovens never cool down, you'll discover family-run gems like Casa Leotta, innovative spots like Demaio's multiple locations, and hidden treasures that locals guard fiercely. Prepare your appetite – Bilbao's Italian scene is about to become your new obsession.
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